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Morris, the multimillionaire local businessman, has invested heavily to give Derby one of the best squad’s in the Championship, spending £20million last summer and bringing in Reading striker Nick Blackman for £2.5m this month.

A Derby statement read: 'A training trip to Dubai had been under consideration but it has been decided the squad will remain in Derby for a number of factors.

'The home draw against Manchester United in the FA Cup follows quickly on from the away game to Burnley and it is felt that the players will benefit from not travelling a relatively long distance.

'Also, head coach Paul Clement was massively disappointed following Tuesday's draw with Reading and he feels a warm weather training camp was not appropriate.’

Derby County centre back Jason Shackell jumps in the air to convert from a corner and put his side ahead